Assorted Beef products

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of General Services is seeking bids for assorted frozen beef products to be delivered to the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Retreat, located in Luzerne County, specifically Dale Borough. The invitation for bids (IFB) solicits meatballs, beef wafer steak, Salisbury steak (uncooked), and beef sausage with three scheduled deliveries on April 2, May 7, and June 4, 2012. Vendors must meet strict product specifications, including maximum fat and sodium content restrictions and prohibited ingredient guidelines. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the contract term running from the award date through the final delivery in June 2012. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive nutritional information and comply with security clearance procedures for delivery drivers. The bid submission deadline is March 2, 2012, and vendors must adhere to the Commonwealth's Standard Terms and Conditions.

The procurement opportunity appears to have provisions for minority and women-owned businesses, with bidders required to disclose their business status during the application process. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, vendors must demonstrate compliance with various regulatory requirements, including potential Right-to-Know Law provisions for contracts exceeding $5,000. The document indicates that successful vendors will need to provide detailed product specifications, including packaging requirements and nutritional information. No specific budget range or award value is directly mentioned in the available documentation. Potential bidders must be prepared to meet comprehensive security and product quality standards typical of institutional food service procurement, with particular attention to nutritional content and delivery logistics for a correctional facility environment.